Mike Tyson promises to put forth his most “irritable and nasty” self in highly-publicized clash against Jake Paul

Months before their highly anticipated fight, Mike Tyson has reached out to Jake Paul with a message.

The much-anticipated boxing match will take place on Netflix on July 20, but the hype is already building. A video of ‘Iron’ Mike discussing the upcoming fight was shared on @HappyPunch’s X (previously known as Twitter) account, in which Tyson stated,

“I don’t think I’ll be smoking for this fight. I think I’m gonna be really, really irritable and nasty. This guy’s gonna come, he’s gonna try to hurt me. He’s gonna be greatly mistaken.”

“I don’t think he’s faster than me. Whatever I’m afraid to do, I do it. Like right now, I’m scared to death. But as the fight gets closer, the less nervous I become because it’s reality and in reality, I’m invincible.”

Take a look at Mike Tyson’s ominous message to Jake Paul down below:

The Most Infamous In-Ring Moments of Mike Tyson

In previous occasions, Tyson has produced memorable moments in the world of boxing, showcasing his ferocity and unbeatable strength. Even at 57 years old, he possesses one of the most impressive highlight reels in all of combat sports, with certain performances standing out among the rest.

At the age of 20, Tyson made history by becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing. He achieved this feat by defeating Trevor Berbick, who suffered a devastating defeat in the second round. Despite being knocked down multiple times by Tyson’s powerful left hook, Berbick managed to get back up before ultimately calling off the match.

At the time, Tyson was only 21 years old when he impressively defeated Larry Holmes, one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time. Despite the bout taking place a little later, Tyson’s powerful and precise jab ultimately led to his victory in the fourth round and allowed him to maintain his grasp on the gold.

One could argue that his most destructive victory was when he claimed the lineal championship of the weight class. Although Mike Tyson held all three major titles at that time, it was Michael Spinks who held the lineal and Ring titles before their 1988 showdown.

In a display that epitomized one of the most complete and definitive performances in the rich history of boxing, Mike Tyson only required 91 seconds to knock out Spinks. It remains to be seen whether he can channel the same magic from his earlier years when he faces Jake Paul this summer.